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witch-doctor

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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ˈwitch-ˌdoctor noun [countable]  RFMNa man who is believed to have magic powers and the ability to cure diseases, especially in parts of Africa 〔尤指非洲某些地区的〕巫医 medicine man
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witch-doctorFrom this perspective, the witch-doctor is clearly on the side of the angels and his business is highly legitimate.
ˈwitch-ˌdoctor nounChineseSyllable
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witch-doctor
ˈwitch-ˌdoctor noun [countable]
a man who is believed to have magic powers and the ability to cure diseases, especially in parts of Africa ⇨ medicine man


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